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Children sent to hospital, bus driver charged
LEHMAN TWP., PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bus driver is facing various charges after police say she slammed the brakes causing children to be sent to the hospital. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on April 11 around 4:00 p.m., troopers were called for a disturbance at Pine Ridge Community in Lehman Township. Police say on […]
Supreme Court will review Holocaust survivors’ lawsuit against Hungary
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether a group of Holocaust survivors and their heirs can haul Hungary into an American court to answer for confiscating property from Jews while carrying out mass extermination during World War II. The dispute turns on technical questions about Hungary’s immunity as a foreign sovereign, and it marks […]
Supreme Court takes up challenge to gender-affirming care ban
The Supreme Court announced Monday it will wade into a major dispute implicating transgender rights next term by agreeing to review the constitutionality of Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming care for minors. The high court previously avoided many opportunities to get involved in cases involving transgender protections, but after being urged by the Biden administration to take […]
Falls Township residents raise concerns over boat launch disturbances
FALLS TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents in Wyoming County are frustrated after some summertime fun in their neighborhood has gotten out of control. They say a boat launch behind their homes used to be peaceful and relaxing but has quickly become a disturbance. West Falls Boat Launch in Falls Township is a spot where […]
Waverly Community Center hosts ‘Cars and Coffee’ event
WAVERLY TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A car show in Lackawanna County Sunday morning drew around 100 vehicles and car enthusiasts as the Waverly Community Center hosted Cars and Coffee. Visitors enjoyed a sip of coffee and some light refreshments while checking out all types of vehicles. Event coordinators say it’s a great way to […]
Fundraiser held in memory of Lackawanna County barber shop owner
ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A special fundraiser for animals at a Lackawanna County animal shelter happened Sunday afternoon. The event was held at Loyalty Barber Shop in Archbald in memory of its owner, Brian Nardella. He was tragically killed in a car crash in March. Pet owners got to have professional pictures taken of […]
Celebrating Pride in Downtown Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pride Parade kicked off Sunday afternoon in the city of Wilkes-Barre. The annual tradition is hosted by the NEPA Rainbow Alliance. In Downtown Wilkes-Barre, hundreds of people came out to celebrate the Annual Pride Festival. For three years, the city of Wilkes-Barre has been celebrating Pride. They kick things […]
Over 1K without power after severe weather
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Power is being restored to homes across the region after thousands were left in the dark Saturday night due to severe weather. According to PPL as of 10:10 p.m., over 1,000 customers are reported to be experiencing power outages within our viewing area. Of the approximated 1,000, PPL is reporting that […]
MLB player suspended 2 days after debut, says fertility clinic treatment to blame
Two days after his major league debut, Orelvis Martínez has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. The infielder says a medication prescribed by a fertility clinic is to blame.
Cooling off in the Poconos
JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Mauch Chunk Lake Park in the Poconos has been a popular place to cool off. Hundreds spent the day there at the beach, trying to get some relief from the hot and humid temperatures. Clear, cold, refreshing bodies of water were enjoyed by hundreds saturday at mauch chunk lake beach […]
Luzerne County woman dead after crash
UNION TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A 19-year-old woman is dead after a fatal crash Saturday morning in Luzerne County. According to a state police release, Kaycee Kreitzer died after a crash at the Hunlock-Harveyville Road and Nevel Hollow Road intersection just after 4:00 a.m. Alcohol is suspected to have been involved, according to authorities. Troopers […]
Coroner identifies man found dead after Clinton County drowning incident
LOCK HAVEN, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials released more details after a person was confirmed dead after a drowning incident on Saturday. A release by the Lock Haven Police Department states that the body of an 18-year-old man, later identified by Clinton County Coroner Zach Hanna to be Gavin Frey from Howard, Pennsylvania, was pulled […]
Missing 15-year-old found after six days
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A teenage who was missing for several days has been found safe. The Forty Fort police chief says 15-year-old Bella Walton of Forty Fort, Luzerne County was located by family in Lebanon Valley after being missing for six days. According to the family, Bella went missing on Saturday, June 15 around 1:00 a.m. with […]
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